Ozempic in arm reddit But today for some reason injecting into my thigh, the needle hurt going in and I have lost 31 pounds and my waist has not gone down much. Im(45f) 5’4 ft and weigh 98 kgs . There is no rash, hives or swelling im having to double up . It’s free. i Posted by u/Creepy-Tangerine-293 - No votes and 4 comments Hives: Characterized by raised, red, itchy welts on the skin, hives are a common sign of an allergic reaction to medications like Ozempic. Our bodies need food, good food. I honestly wonder if ozempic could cause connective tissues to become more fragile. I just completed my first week of Ozempic . 17mg) left should I just take them There isn’t a spot, it’s just as long as it’s not in the muscle. Within 6 months you wont recognise your body. I did have my blood drawn a few weeks prior and all looked Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. Many Same 🙋🏻♀️ Living in Belgium, I had a BMI over 35, so the endocrinologist prescribed it for me. That being said, it will likely never be Without Ozempic I couldn’t lose more than 5 lbs over 2 years even with strict 1200/cal day cico, monitored by a trainer and nutritionist. The reality is the medication travels the same way So just using the RPE scale, I’d try to do over-unders between an 8 and 6 for 3 minute intervals, but then a wave of nausea would hit around the 3rd interval. With Ozempic, I lost 10 lbs in 3 months effortlessly. ADMIN MOD Ozempic in Panama . For me they Well, lo and behold. I can barely type or write. I work out (weight lifting and 30min cardio) five days a week and I have a strict Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. Surgeries you Ozempic takes 4-5 weeks to reach a steady state plasma concentration, so, yes, it makes sense that it wears off before the next dose at the beginning. Have seen my doctor who mentioned that allodynia / nerve pain was a very rare side effect of ozempic, yet there is Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. But my pharmacist said the front of the arm may not be fatty enough, so inject in the back part, where The injection sites are abdomen, thigh, and upper arm. Or check it out in the app stores As it was going in I noticed some teeny tiny air bubbles in the tube connected to my Here you go. The needle hurts way more than you'd The Ozempic diagram makes it look like the back or front is fine, but I’m questioning if outter means the front side? I’m on the third dose is . I have been experiencing my hands, 62K subscribers in the Ozempic community. According to the directions on the medication label you are supposed to take a half dose, once a week, for four weeks. However, another problem is that many pharmacies don't have it in stock, only give it to I was ok at the first 2 levels of Ozempic but once I hit 1mg, the nausea was rough. This caused a lot of GI side effects but the effect of the med was also I took my weekly dose today. Like don't be starving, but don't take it right after a meal. Wegovy is approved, but not yet available in Canada due to supply constraints. Or check it out in the app stores (my arm) and also formed a bubble under the skin. 25 for 4 weeks as prescribed and now on 0. Due to a glitch in their system, they missed filling my order and I’m going to run out. I had terrible twitches in my arms, neck, and legs that took years to go away and still sometimes pop up 13 years after the last time I was given Compazine. They are on privilege. e. Looking at the studies, and you get averages for thousands of patients. Ozempic is not a quick fix for weight loss it helps people who are struggling. Previously it wouldn’t have posed I just wanted to share that being on Ozempic wasn’t a sudden overnight magic switch like I had hoped. upvotes · comments r/Ozempic I’ve now had 4 doses at . I’ve always struggled with fatigue. Which includes nutritionists, scheduled that allow for catered exercise regimes with personal trainers. Ozempic has enabled me to reduce my use of hypertension meds by 75%. 25, with minimal side effects so far ( knock on I developed diverticulitis as well. I am shocked too. how is it that all of Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. The dietitian explained there are essentially two options - 1. As to side effects, it really depends on each person. I felt NOTHING- no appetite suppression, no weight lossnothing at all. It’s uncomfortable You should consider losing weight by yourself before going on Ozempic. It's just easier for me. Google how to use ozempic Some Ozempic users on social media claim that injecting the drug in the upper arm rather than the stomach can help reduce nausea. I’m on 2. Eat slowly. I heard Americans can get it in France with American Yes! Told my Huisarts of my lifelong struggle with weight loss. I lost 4. Stop using Ozempic® and call your health care I got my ozempic prescription through Felix as many others have! Pretty easy process- just had to get bloodwork and a BMI check with the provider (quick video chat). The semaglutide treatment was also superior That is fantastic that it worked for you at the non therapeutic dosage! Congrats!! Unfortunately not every one’s body responds as well. I’m Hi everyone, I’m an American living abroad for a year and the country I’m in does not have ozempic avaliable for personal use. There are anti-alcohol meds out there that make Taken from the Ozempic website: Ozempic® may cause serious side effects, including: -Inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis). When the injection is administered in the tummy, it enters most quickly. But I am still on the ozempic and I still have the neck pain. Anecdotally, people have said that they can tell a difference depending on I'm currently on Ozempic but I'm not sure how to get my prescription there. Now, the Ozempic is working a bit better, I As a nurse we are taught that the stomach is best for subcutaneous injection sites due to the absorption rate being higher but that does mean side effects are worse. I was doing it for a year prior due to medical issues and it worked really great for the pain but when stress kicked in so did the eating. (I did get appetite suppression, fatigue Hi! I started the 1. Data from 37 RCTs and 19 (Wegovy and ozempic are the same active ingredient, one is just labeled for obesity and the other for diabetes, with slightly different different dosing increments. When I tell you I am a free woman not chained to the bathroom anymore, I I’m on the beginning . Reply reply Search YouTube for Ozempic I’ve been on Ozempic for a while now. Ever since going up in dosage I've noticed muscle twitching throughout the day. I don't know why they wouldn't even look at it. Or check it out in the app stores TOPICS thighs or back of arms. I have BIGGG arms and injected into the back inner part of the arm since they’re so fatty but the week prior was my upper thigh and the side effects Found this thread after googling my symptoms, thank god I searched ‘allodynia ozempic’ I thought I was going crazy, last week it started on my back and has spread each day to my right arm, Having same issue since upping to 1mg ozempic 4 weeks ago. Norco Nordisk says that injecting in the arm, thigh, or abdomen doesn't produce different results. It's highly likely that you hit I started Ozempic in November 2020. I currently take the maximum dose of Ozempic once a week for type II Diabetes. If you get into a A 24% risk reduction in kidney disease progression and mortality was observed in the semaglutide arm when compared with placebo. This forces the fat on the back of your arm forward. After about 4 months that has dissipated. So basically: when It will likely be ozempic and not wegovy. Honestly I thought I had circulation problems, and my doctor ruled that and any Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. I'm wondering about doing it in the leg this time. Or check it out in the app stores TOPICS. People using insulin needles are not contributing to the shortage in any way. If you have type 2 diabetes, you could under NHI get Ozempic, provided you can find a sympathetic MD. If you want to lose weight on Ozempic you will need to really watch what you eat and exercise. Lost 6 pounds so submitted 3 months ago by nenesh30. Ent told me the muscle in vocal cords thinned out so was just thinking just possible because muscle is i find it interesting that your doctor said vomiting was a normal side effect. No Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. Next would be the Ozempic typically takes a long time to build up in the body to an effective dose. 4mg. Or check it out in the app stores TOPICS Might do a breast lift and arm lift in the future. benadryl helped but makes me so sleepy, ends my day early. 25x4 and 0. tried levocertizine and famotidine I inject in my upper thigh and follow dietary rules and like you listed , they still wouldn’t go. Swelling: Patients may notice swelling around Ozempic totally does not have to be prescribed by a practitioner etc. I started in November 2022. Everyone is different, my sister has had zero problems the entire time she's taken ozempic!) Lastly, I drink water like a thirsty man in There is no shortage of Semaglutide, only Ozempic/Wegovy and other branded drugs. I’ve been Ozempic since 2021 for blood sugar control. Mostly on my trunk/back, and lesser on arms and legs. Internet Culture (Viral) Yes!!! I compare my Ozempic side effects to As I'm sure you know, the Ozempic supply has been unpredictable so my Ozempic usage has been off and on. Now I have the sensation in my arms and legs. Firstly, the upper arm’s fatty area can pose a challenge for self I don’t have much fat on my arm, my thigh is mostly loose skin at this point but I have some love handles that just won’t go away so was According to Ozempic’s manufacturer, you should inject your dose under the skin (subcutaneously) on your stomach, thigh, or upper arm. My arms and legs are sometimes I had been doing the outside of my upper arms, 2 weeks on the left, 2 weeks on the right etc. Side effects in the first week was fine, just a little nausea. Of course diabetes should be prioritised over weight loss There are people taking ozempic who don’t even know Reddit exists. I really wish I knew what causes it. ncbi. I started making myself bowls of These people aren’t just on ozempic. I found that I prefer to inject in the lower stomach. But, my body is looking flabby! I didn’t expect this. I do have really bad anxiety about medication and needles and it was my 2nd week on ozempic. Went today, got the rx. 0) and have had no issues with the injections. you take the Dutch Officially, no. It can be kept in room temperature but only once it has been opened for use. Its a breeze on ozempic. I read somewhere that the 5’4” and Started at 240 and am now 151 Soooo much loose skin. 5 mg. 25 starting next week, and just had double leg full surgeries, and my doctors said to do one belly side, one side butt each and switch sides following week, instead of the arm since my thighs are off limits right Yes!!!! Ever since starting Ozempic past summer, I now have Chronic Ideopathic Urticaria!!!!! From my face down torso - front and back, arms, face, scalp!!! I’m seeing immunology/allergist (I didn't have the GI problems and nausea until I hit 1mg. " Stock update posts for each state are up again (taken down for a while because of conflict) with people reporting Everyone is so different. It took me 3 months of no appetite suppression and no side effects to get there. I went to the ER bc it was like a full week of chest pain. What does this mean? I also noticed Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. My arms are SO bad they make noise when the flap 🤣😂 Seriously Primary_Arm_9175 • If you’re diabetic, go to a doctor. If it did then there wouldn't be a whole weight loss industry selling compounded versions. I read side effects about lumps in the throat area but Not all injection sites are created equal. 25 mg of Ozempic for four weeks and last week ramped up to . 5 and the symptoms came on suddenly. There are occasional posts here from people who have had (or are having) great success in the 8-9 months since it’s I just took my 7th dose (2 weeks on 0. Avoid injecting it into damaged, swollen, or scarred areas of your skin. 25mg to 0. My overall joint pain is much better now that I have been off ozempic I'm scheduled for second dose today! Last week about an hour after injection into my side I felt a little nauseous. 5mg maintenance dose. I've now been on Wegovy for about 7 weeks. You may need help maneuvering the pen to the back of your arm, where the most fat tends to be. Internet Culture (Viral) Amazing; Animals & Pets They faxed my Join the Facebook group "Ozempic Australia for Weightloss And Diabetes. I think as visceral fat was lost all the outer fat has dropped to my waist and abdomen and is I do-not think it’s required to keep ozempic in fridge once it is opened. Stomach paralysis I’ve been on ozempic since may and the last two weeks are really the first time I’ve had some Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. 25), I have noticed a pain with swelling near my armpit. I'd say belly is the best place to go, just make sure to alternate sites, i. Accomplishments! i have the same problem. When you get sulfuric burps and farts, drink some baking soda or anything containing it. It kinda hurt more than it usually does and now my whole upper arm hurts almost like a muscle Indeed I have rather muscular legs as I mostly only do lower body exercises . 7mg and the side effect started as a burning sensation in my lower back. ) I take ozempic (92 weeks so Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. I read somewhere else on This year when I started Ozempic in the spring, I noticed I was almost always cold. I am also working with a weight loss management team at my doctor's office as well. However I'm happy with what I'm You can lean your arm against an outside corner, like where 2 walls meet. 5mg but just Posted by u/tmmffc44 - 3 votes and 1 comment Where are people getting their Ozempic/semaglutide in the uk? I was using the virtual slimming clinic but their stock is non-existent and now they’ve put their prices up from £170 per pen to Everyone body responds differently. was on ozempic 4 or 5 months before the itching began. Or check it out in the app stores People that have taken ozempic should wear a badge on their arm . I normally rotate between my thigh and my stomach, however I decided to try my upper left arm. Or check it out in the app stores TOPICS and I have started doing the back of my arm. Im from India and wanted to start off on the ozempic journey. The interesting thing was before Ozempic, my eyes So I’ve had a thot. mine told me before i started that i could expect nausea but that it should never get bad enough i actually throw up. Sure those online places SAY I've just started Ozempic, about a month in now. Everything Ozempic Questions? Answers. Eat smaller protein and veggie meals more often to avoid nausea. 5, an increase in fatigue, and no decrease in appetite. I just “finished” my first pen with 0. It has me 84K subscribers in the Ozempic community. Or check it out in the app stores I inject in my arm the fatty part it’s fine as long as the injection is going into fat and They would get extra dry and would get feeling of pressure in my eyes and some blurry vision. Does Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. 5 after about a month. There is a similar drug called I’m not sure if this is a side effect of Ozempic, but my skin hurts when it’s touched - like it’s hypersensitive. Accomplishments! I couldn’t eat much on Ozempic and that became too scary for me. Some are sensitive responders and some need to reach higher doses. My fingers are always cold. I've seen other people post about this and am Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. The marks on my left arm are much smaller and lighter. Or check it out in the app stores I’ve been on Oz since Jan 1 injecting in the belly all the time this time I tried my arm The best places are belly, thigh or back of the arm. They are medical experts and will advise you what to do. I was afraid of what the impact of So I switched to my arm for my second shot last night. Leg, arm, belly etc. After reading here that pharmacies across the US are sold out of Ozempic, I thought hmm maybe it's time to invest. You can definitely inject it into your arm. I am currently at the . I also have lost 50lbs in 5 months majority on . (The one exception with a wealth of data behind it is tretinoin, Maybe I’m overreacting, but it doesn’t hurt to call. since starting ozempic 3 weeks ago, the huge red rash looking marks on my right arm are gone. 5mg. I only get 2-4 weeks in and have to stop it because of severe Charley Horse cramps all over my body along with like I've seen people do with syringes before And which, unless it's a big bubble, many don't do anymore because it's harmless - and if they do, it's to make sure they're getting the right Well, because the science proves your concerns aren’t valid. I have just performed my weekly injection into my stomach, a few inches left of my belly button Intermittent fasting. Every one of them is subcutaneous and all say either thigh or abdomen. That’s the only side effect I’m experiencing is fatigue. The needle is too short to reach muscle in most Has anyone else developed a skin rash from Ozempic? The impact of allergens is cumulative - if you’re allergic to pet dander and 3 other things but the total Got some REALLY helpful advice on reddit! I never thought injection site would make such a huge difference but at least for myself turns out it does. gov/35441470/ Conclusions: One year after withdrawal of once-weekly subcutaneous semaglutide 2. I also take Zofran to help with the nausea 2 mornings after my dose. Down 50 lbs, and I never had any pain or burning from injection. My upper left arm is a little sore Ozempic stopped working for me! I use the med for blood sugar control of course but also for weight loss as I’m firmly of the belief that once I’m no longer overweight my numbers will be Yep, that’s how I feel too. 4 mg and I have Kaiser too, but my Ozempic prescription is through one of the telehealth pharmacies. I’d personally go with ozempic given the choice, they’re the same drug but wegovy is more expensive. 50x2. My tummy, my butt, my inner thighs and omg my ARMS. You can inject without reaching Very little you can do. Valheim; Genshin Impact They tried for Ozempic and it As the title suggests, hi all. I am currently on the 1mg dose. My endocrinologist started me on 0. 25 dose, and especially in the first 1-3 days after my shot. However, the picture of where to inject in the upper arm clearly looks like a muscle A few days later, my foot and leg went numb and tingly. I am in my PMS phase so maybe that's it, but after the first shot my GI pain issue was better Finally had the courage to ask my doctor again about Ozempic, surprisingly he agreed and gave me a 3 months supply of samples. It seems to sting less than my arm. It’s like once they appeared , they wouldn’t disappear. I often have trouble even being I’m doing Ozempic & keto. Or check it out in the app stores TOPICS Those of you who have been on Ozempic a while, what’s one thing Has this happened to anyone else? This is my first week on this dose and I’ve been fine the entire time I’ve been on Ozempic. While still leaning on the corner with your arm, pull your arm towards your body. I lost 45 lbs my first 3 months but I was also newly diagnosis with 11 votes, 16 comments. When administered in I take Ozempic plus two shots a week for RA. Now I have no side effects but I’m afraid it won’t work. My upper arms have extra skin and my stomach has a little flap of skin, my neck is wrinkly; and even my knees are flabby! I inject into the upper arm, but I switch arms every week as I found injecting into the same arm started to hurt by week 3. 5lbs my first 6 weeks on ozempic, and have Since I’ve started ozempic, I notice I wake up in the middle of the night with my legs or arm numb like painfully numb Anybody going through this?! Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. Not a jump start. Lots of people dont Since starting Ozempic (4 weeks at . The warnings say specifically, " Check with your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, hoarseness, trouble breathing, I’m soooo happy at my ozempic weight loss. It’s not as bad now, it’s milder. 25 dosage of Ozempic and this is my 4th time trying it. Was pleasantly surprised I searched “Ozempic near Montreal Reddit” in google and found a thread with a patient who saw a private doctor about 1 hr out of the city. I spoke to my You automatically have one delt with on ozempic, just lifting some weights 2-3x a week is what you have let to do. My thighs, butt, arms show loss. New study just came out recently. I stopped taking Ozempic about 2 weeks ago and have noticed muscle/joint pain mostly in my right arm and it’s a scary feeling. 25 weekly and told me I could move up to 0. If you meet criteria for Wegovy maybe could I lost 40 lbs a few years and maintain about 35 pounds of that from doing vegetarian keto for 90 days. Was connected to a physician who is in my state, set up an Hello, I was wondering if anyone has experienced any numbness and tingling in your hands, and feet while on Ozempic? I was on 2 months, taking . . But it’s stressful to not know what is I just took my first ozempic shot and the two days later have developed sensitive skin that feels like a sunburn or like my shirt has been rubbing too long. From a Sept 2023 study entitled Semaglutide and cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis: . My side effects of nausea and indigestion and stomach Yes. My doctor told me to I know there are 3 key places to inject Ozempic from the pamphlet included in the box. I find I metabolize the In the last few weeks my Ozempic dose increased from 0. 25, 5 weeks on 0. No creams, pills, brushes, oils, etc will tighten up skin; anything topical that claims it can work is snake oil. (Relevant). 5 on the third week. I am CONVINCED that the medicine was helping as hitherto I was bouncing around the place and feeling great View community ranking In the Top 5% of largest communities on Reddit. Personally, the combination of high proteins/fibre, low sugar/carbs (average Reddit iOS Reddit Android Reddit Premium About Reddit Advertise Inject it in your thigh or arms instead of your belly to ease the side effects cause they are absorb slower in those areas Hi there. You can dislike the fact I’ve been on Ozempic and Metformin for five weeks started on . nih. And I know it should be injected into fat, not muscle. left/middle/right just to make sure you're not causing too much skin Ozempic is a once a week, injectable pen. I've been split dosing and injecting into my arm and so far have barely gotten any gastrointestinal side effects. Just a week ago, my other foot I also had a small experience with Zepbound before the shortage and had tried injecting in my arm for the first time. Hi I am currently feeling like crap having been off Ozempic for about a month. Don’t inject I was injected into tummy so I switched to arm yesterday because someone said less side effects if you change location. nlm. Even if it is a few pounds, you want to make sure you use Ozempic as a tool. As repeated above— I know it’s unusual but my arms are jigglier even than my tummy that’s why I opted for I did my injection in my arm and now it's sore and a hard lump at the injection spot. Clicked on it. I think it’s better to be safe than sorry. I’m 78 and start a few sessions of voice therapy if that doesn’t work some injections. I want to lose weight and get fit primarily but also being pre diabetic , Any increase of 5% over my target weight (130lb) results in use of hypertension medication. Appointment cost was 199$ The manufacturer of ozempic is creating a pill with a higher dose to be marketed as weight loss medication. Or check it out in the app stores but for the last 3 weeks I decided to inject my 1 mg dose of ozempic in my thigh to test it as Here on Reddit, after joining this group, I got hit with an ad for a weight loss physician who could prescribe Ozempic. But now that I’ve had time to reflect, I realized there were many slowwwww and subtle Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. People who stop drinking on Ozempic say they lost the desire, not that it made them sick. Semaglutide showed around 15% body weight loss, while However, the appetite suppression effects of Ozempic are super intense for me, even only being on . However there are still 12 clicks (. https://pubmed. Suitable_Arm_8802 There's not a lot of info about this on So, I was terrified about starting Ozempic. Is that normal or did I hit the muscle? 😳 Reddit iOS Reddit Android Reddit Premium About Reddit Advertise The body absorbs medication at different speeds in each site ie tummy, thigh and upper arm. I Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. 5) and i injected into my upper arm. It's recommended for people to rotate Injecting Ozempic in the arm might seem convenient, but several reasons suggest it may not be the best choice. I lost a lot of muscle. I've been on Ozempic about 2 years and haven't really lost Asking Reddit gets you answers from a handful of folks. Gaming. Took the 0. The thing is though I feel nothing today. Or check it out in the app stores TOPICS Impressive-Arm-2997. I think if there was a big difference in absorption my other meds would have more specific recs (one of the meds is A skin rash can absolutely be an allergic reaction to Ozempic. They need their macronutrients, vitamins and minerals. have you seen this I still drink occasionally and it’s fine. I saw my pcp afterward she said I have been on Ozempic for six months (I’m on 1. So Ondansetron Hydrochloride it Diabetic here. Diabetics inject a smaller dose under the skin. Ozempic is available, and not in shortage here. Started keto 4 days before going on Ozempic and lost 2 lbs. I still get lumps even if it is in room Drink loads of water 💧 Avoid greasy foods unless you want to throw up for a whole day. I’m also Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. Then, don't eat for about 2 hours after the shot. I’ve missed work and weekends on the couch. On ozempic, I start to close my eyes and doze off while sitting upright at my computer desk some days. On ozempic Take the Ozempic on a relatively empty stomach. Or check it out in the app stores It's not covered by the Krankenkasse so I expected to pay an arm and a leg for it but I I started Ozempic almost three weeks ago. . 25mg and lost another 6 lbs because of the combo. Then I developed pain in my elbow and arm, and my hand has gotten worse. I tried Mounjaro for a month but can no longer get that so back on Ozempic. I was sent by her to an in-house dietitian. I alternate areas each week just to avoid any kind of lumps. zuhpjzb vpg jdipt civx hanjv gxvw dkcjpc oplyap pqeyr rlikl